When Assessing a Postoperative Patient,the Nurse Notes Tenderness,redness,and Swelling in the Left

question 12

Multiple Choice

When assessing a postoperative patient,the nurse notes tenderness,redness,and swelling in the left calf.What should the nurse do next?

• A)Massage the lower leg.
• B)Contact the surgeon and prepare for heparin therapy.
• C)Keep the leg in a dependent position.
• D)Have the patient exercise that extremity.

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